Overview
Background
I am an accomplished research leader capable of building multidisciplinary teams that develop innovative solutions to complex problems. I have an international reputation for improving health of communities by creating knowledge, translating it into real life scenarios and evaluating improvements for people, health care providers and funders. My work spans primary care, community care, hospital services, allied health, health promotion and wellbeing and health policy.
I have a clinical background as an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist, which has provided me with an understanding of the way health professionals and their services enable heatlh and wellbeing in people, groups and communities. My research career to date has been exemplary, as evidenced by multiple awards and accolades, including two NHMRC fellowships, a national award for excellence in PhD supervision, fellowships of learned societies and several awards for research excellence.
I am a collaborative, ambitious worker with a strong ability to bring people together and generate large-scale research endeavours that have maximum impact for health and wellbeing.
Availability
- Professor Lauren Ball is:
- Available for supervision
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Fields of research
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Innovation at the edge of nutrition education research
Ball, Lauren and Kirkegaard, Amy (2021). Innovation at the edge of nutrition education research. Nutrients, 13 (6) 2018, 1-3. doi: 10.3390/nu13062018
2021
Journal Article
Providing food to patients in primary care to induce weight loss: a systematic literature review
Ball, Lauren, Somerville, Mari, Crowley, Jennifer, Calleja, Zoe and Barnes, Katelyn (2021). Providing food to patients in primary care to induce weight loss: a systematic literature review. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, 4 (1), 333-341. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000195
2021
Journal Article
Health service usage and re-referral rates: comparison of a dietitian-first clinic with a medical specialist-first model of care in a cohort of gastroenterology patients
Mutsekwa, Rumbidzai, Ostrowski, Szymon, Canavan, Russell, Ball, Lauren and Angus, Rebecca (2021). Health service usage and re-referral rates: comparison of a dietitian-first clinic with a medical specialist-first model of care in a cohort of gastroenterology patients. Frontline Gastroenterology, 12 (3), 175-181. doi: 10.1136/flgastro-2020-101435
2021
Journal Article
Integrating primary health care and education to improve outcomes for children
Dennis, Sarah and Ball, Lauren (2021). Integrating primary health care and education to improve outcomes for children. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 27 (2), I-II. doi: 10.1071/PYv27n2_ED
2021
Journal Article
Putting patients first: development of a patient advocate and general practitioner-informed model of patient-centred care
Brickley, Bryce, Williams, Lauren T., Morgan, Mark, Ross, Alyson, Trigger, Kellie and Ball, Lauren (2021). Putting patients first: development of a patient advocate and general practitioner-informed model of patient-centred care. BMC Health Services Research, 21 (1) 261, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/s12913-021-06273-y
2021
Journal Article
Spotlight on nutrition and weight management care in family practice: How did we get to this point?
Crowley, Jennifer and Ball, Lauren (2021). Spotlight on nutrition and weight management care in family practice: How did we get to this point?. Family Practice, 38 (1), 1-3. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmaa087
2020
Journal Article
How does self-perceived nutrition competence change over time during medical training? A prospective longitudinal observational study of New Zealand medical students
Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren and Wall, Clare (2020). How does self-perceived nutrition competence change over time during medical training? A prospective longitudinal observational study of New Zealand medical students. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health, 3 (2) e000080, 270-276. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000080
2020
Journal Article
Short-term improvements in diet quality in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are associated with smoking status, physical activity and body mass index: the 3D case series study
Burch, Emily, Williams, Lauren T., Thalib, Lukman and Ball, Lauren (2020). Short-term improvements in diet quality in people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes are associated with smoking status, physical activity and body mass index: the 3D case series study. Nutrition and Diabetes, 10 (1) 25, 1-10. doi: 10.1038/s41387-020-0128-3
2020
Journal Article
Digital disruption of dietetics: are we ready?
Kelly, J. T., Collins, P. F., McCamley, J., Ball, L., Roberts, S. and Campbell, K. L. (2020). Digital disruption of dietetics: are we ready?. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 34 (1) jhn.12827, 134-146. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12827
2020
Journal Article
Celebrating diversity and adaptability in academic primary care
Ball, Lauren and Sturgiss, Elizabeth (2020). Celebrating diversity and adaptability in academic primary care. Australian Journal of Primary Health, 26 (4), I-II. doi: 10.1071/PYv26n4_ED
2020
Journal Article
Building on what we know: moving beyond effectiveness to consider how to implement, sustain and spread successful health interventions
Laur, Celia, Ball, Lauren, Keller, Heather and Ivers, Noah (2020). Building on what we know: moving beyond effectiveness to consider how to implement, sustain and spread successful health interventions. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 3 (2), 123-125. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2020-000115
2020
Journal Article
'I could have made those changes years earlier': Experiences and characteristics associated with receiving a prediabetes diagnosis among individuals recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes
Somerville, Mari, Burch, Emily, Ball, Lauren and Williams, Lauren T. (2020). 'I could have made those changes years earlier': Experiences and characteristics associated with receiving a prediabetes diagnosis among individuals recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Family Practice, 37 (3), 382-389. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmz081
2020
Journal Article
What information can I share with my patients about nutrition during COVID-19?
Ball, Lauren (2020). What information can I share with my patients about nutrition during COVID-19?. Australian Journal of General Practice, 49. doi: 10.31128/AJGP-COVID-17
2020
Journal Article
A new model of patient-centred care for general practitioners: results of an integrative review
Brickley, Bryce, Sladdin, Ishtar, Williams, Lauren T., Morgan, Mark, Ross, Alyson, Trigger, Kellie and Ball, Lauren (2020). A new model of patient-centred care for general practitioners: results of an integrative review. Family Practice, 37 (2), 154-172. doi: 10.1093/fampra/cmz063
2020
Journal Article
Hidden curriculum within nutrition education in medical schools
Martin, Stephen, Sturgiss, Elizabeth, Douglas, Kirsty and Ball, Lauren (2020). Hidden curriculum within nutrition education in medical schools. BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, 3 (1) e000059, 18-23. doi: 10.1136/bmjnph-2019-000059
2020
Journal Article
Dietitians’ perspectives of the barriers and enablers to delivering patient-centred care
Levey, R., Ball, L., Chaboyer, W. and Sladdin, I. (2020). Dietitians’ perspectives of the barriers and enablers to delivering patient-centred care. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 33 (1), 106-114. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12684
2020
Journal Article
Nutrition competence of primary care physicians in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study
Al-Gassimi, Osamah, Shah, Hassan Bin Usman, Sendi, Rawan, Ezmeirlly, Heba A., Ball, Lauren and Bakarman, Marwan A. (2020). Nutrition competence of primary care physicians in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open, 10 (1) e033443, 1-7. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-033443
2020
Journal Article
Patient-centred care delivered by general practitioners: a qualitative investigation of the experiences and perceptions of patients and providers
Brickley, Bryce, Williams, Lauren T., Morgan, Mark, Ross, Alyson, Trigger, Kellie and Ball, Lauren (2020). Patient-centred care delivered by general practitioners: a qualitative investigation of the experiences and perceptions of patients and providers. BMJ Quality and Safety, 31 (3) 011236, 191-198. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2020-011236
2020
Journal Article
Nutrition care by primary-care physicians: advancing our understanding using the COM-B framework
Crowley, Jennifer, Ball, Lauren and Hiddink, Gerrit J. (2020). Nutrition care by primary-care physicians: advancing our understanding using the COM-B framework. Public Health Nutrition, 23 (1), 41-52. doi: 10.1017/S1368980019003148
2020
Conference Publication
Providing nutrition care to people with prediabetes is challenging: qualitative exploration of healthcare providers' views
Somerville, Mari, Ball, Lauren, Chua, David, Williams, Suzanne and Williams, Lauren (2020). Providing nutrition care to people with prediabetes is challenging: qualitative exploration of healthcare providers' views. Australasian Association for Academic Primary Care (AAAPC) Annual Research Conference, Online, 14–15 August 2020. Clayton, VIC, Australia: CSIRO Publishing.
Funding
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Supervision
Availability
- Professor Lauren Ball is:
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Food as medicine: A new era of healthcare for Australia
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Using codesign to increase teachers' ability to deliver effective nutrition education to primary school children
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Kirkegaard, Associate Professor Mark Robinson, Dr Adam Hulme
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Doctor Philosophy
Supporting cardiovascular and planetary health through nature-based physical activity: a resource for primary healthcare professionals.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Kirkegaard
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Master Philosophy
Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Health for EVERYbody: improving the reach and effectiveness of public health initiatives through weight-inclusivity
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Kirkegaard, Associate Professor Mark Robinson
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Doctor Philosophy
Exploring the knowledge, skills and attitudes of dietitians about providing nutrition care to older Australians in residential aged care and home care services
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright
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Master Philosophy
Measuring the value of the dietitian in eating disorder treatment.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Amy Kirkegaard
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Doctor Philosophy
Interventions that support health professionals in their personal health behaviours
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Breanna Lepre
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Doctor Philosophy
Examining Diet Quality for Australians with Major Depressive Disorder
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright, Dr Breanna Lepre, Dr Aoife-Marie Foran
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Master Philosophy
Flexible work arrangements in dietetics on return from maternity leave
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright
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Doctor Philosophy
Promotion of healthy takeaway food through community organising
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
Impact of Barriers for Perception Dental Care Services of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Mothers on Australian Healthcare System
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Asaduzzaman Khan, Dr Diep Ha, Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
Completed supervision
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
Are We Ready for the Future? An Exploration of Australian Dietitians' Competence, Preparedness, and Experiences Working in Aged Care
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Olivia Wright
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2022
Doctor Philosophy
Living Well after Breast Cancer: supporting younger women with weight management
Associate Advisor
Media
Enquiries
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- Aged Care
- Allied Health
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Chronic Disease
- Community
- Community Care
- Community Health
- Cooking
- Diabetes
- Digital Health
- Food
- Food Literacy
- Food Security
- General Practice
- Health
- Health economics
- Health Literacy
- Health Policy
- Healthcare
- Higher Education
- Mental Health
- Nutrition
- Obesity
- Physical Activity
- Prevention
- Preventive Health
- Primary Care
- Public Health
- Science Communication
- Wellbeing
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